John Byrne

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Wednesday, MAY 14TH, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
The Orchard, Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest
Stop by for ice cream and hear from the Environmental Council and its grantees about what they’ve been working on this year including:

The Environmental Council is evaluating the possibility of installing electric vehicle charging stations on campus. We would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations regarding this exciting initiative.

Please email acook@middlebury.edu if you drive an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, are considering purchasing one, or have any insights you would like to add to the discussion.

Questions:

1) Do you currently drive an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid?

2) Would you be more likely to purchase one if Middlebury College installed electric vehicle charging stations?

We have found that the most successful funded projects are collaborative, creative, and sustainable- bringing together groups and individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, providing a new solution to a difficult problem, and having continuity beyond the initial funding phase.

We have found that the most successful funded projects are collaborative, creative, and sustainable- bringing together groups and individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, providing a new solution to a difficult problem, and having continuity beyond the initial funding phase.

Middlebury College is a world class composting powerhouse. We are higher ed champions of turning food waste into rich compost that nourishes the soil of the campus landscape. Most of what would be landfilled and wasted is used – except for a few locations around campus. And now, a nearly perfect composting system is within our reach.

You can make the difference simply by requesting a small compost bucket designed for use in your work space, kitchenette, or recycling area.Join your colleagues in 85 other locations around campus who have piloted a test program for the past several years with grant support from the Environmental Council and help from the Campus Sustainability Coordinators.

At your request, Facilities will deliver a green compost bin and custodial staff will empty it regularly with their recycling and waste pickups. It’s simple and convenient and it’s working. Just email recycling@middlebury.edu with the location where you’d like to have a compost bin. Thanks!

Motor vehicles are the single greatest contributor to air pollution in Vermont. By reducing the amount of cars driving to campus daily we can significantly reduce the amount of pollutants caused by transportation. It’s also a great way to meet a new friend or enjoy the spring weather (the forecast looks good next week). We hope you’ll join us and have some fun!

Middlebury has been selected as a finalist in Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Awards. This national organization’s award program recognizes innovative and advanced leadership among campuses that participate in the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.

We have entered a video highlighting our leadership in this area. Viewers have the opportunity to vote for the most innovative and groundbreaking institution daily. Voting takes place throughout April in partnership with Planet Forward.